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India and Pakistan exchange fire at disputed Kashmir crossing

The incident, the third in a fortnight, prompted both governments to summon the other's envoy. No casualties were reported but the border remains on heightened alert.

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The incident, the third in a fortnight, prompted both governments to summon the other's envoy. No casualties were reported but the border remains on heightened alert.

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